Professional Experience:
Innovative professional with both U.S.-based and international experience in sustainable development, capacity-building, and community-based projects. Experience with both non-governmental (NGO) and governmental organizations, bilateral and multi-lateral UN development agencies, humanitarian organizations, research institutions and universities. Master of Legal Studies (MLS) with sound knowledge of international human rights related instruments and humanitarian protection principles. Experience providing technical assistance, guidance, capacity building, design and delivery of trainings to diverse audiences. National Geographic Explorer and lead-author of an article documenting the process of participatory geospatial mapping with Rohingya refugees. Strong writing, editing, researching, analytical, and communication skills. Skilled project manager including designing, planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and within scope. Solid skills in qualitative data collection, design, and analysis.
SKILLS AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Monitoring & Evaluation activities
• Designing & delivery of M&E trainings
• Project management & budget creation, expense tracking, financial acumen
• Research, technical writing, & literature reviews
• Humanitarian & development assistance
• Human rights & child protection
• Refugees & displacement
• Food Security & Livelihoods
• Grant & proposal writing
• Qualitative data collection, design, & analysis
• Participatory geospatial mapping
• Participatory action research (PAR)
• Capacity building of implementing partner staff to implement BHA M&E requirements.
• Coordination and collaboration with internal and external teams.
• GEOGRAPHIC WORK EXPERIENCE: South Africa, Zambia, Bangladesh, Türkiye